Counter Guide
Sora Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
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The best counters for Sora in Mobile Legends are Melissa (+2.8 pp), Phoveus (+2.4 pp) and Khufra (+2.2 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Where proven matchup data is thin, heroes are listed by kit match instead and labelled as such: a kit match says a hero's kit works into this profile, not that it wins the matchup.
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measured win rate edge
Melissa
+2.8 pp win rate
Even matchup
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How to Counter Sora in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by the win rate they gain in the matchup, measured from real matches. Kit matchups are not ranked and carry no measurement against this hero.
Proven Counters
Ranked data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Sora in ranked matches.
Melissa (Marksman, Gold lane) holds a measured +2.8 pp ranked edge over Sora, the largest edge among Sora's 5 measured counters.
+2.8
pp edge
Phoveus's sustain outlasts Sora's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.4
pp edge
Khufra's hard CC pins Sora in place, denying the resets that make Sora slippery.
+2.2
pp edge
Alice heals through Sora's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+1.6
pp edge
Martis (Fighter) plays the same EXP lane as Sora and comes out ahead by a measured +1.5 pp in ranked matches, the fifth-largest edge among Sora's 5 measured counters.
+1.5
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Sora's profile. Nothing here is measured against Sora and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Marcel's crowd control locks down Sora's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Gloo's durability lets them tank Sora's opener and turn the trade around.
Minotaur can chain-stun Sora, cancelling the dashes Sora relies on to get in and out.
Lolita's hard CC pins Sora in place, denying the resets that make Sora slippery.
Lukas heals through Sora's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
Belerick can chain-stun Sora, cancelling the dashes Sora relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Sora by Lane and Role
Counters for Sora, split by the lane you are up against them in and by the role you are playing. Each group is either measured from ranked win rates or, where no measured counter fits that slice, labelled as a kit match instead.
Best EXP Lane Counters for Sora
Laning against Sora in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Sora are Phoveus (+2.4 pp), Alice (+1.6 pp) and Martis (+1.5 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Sora
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Sora are Phoveus (+2.4 pp) and Martis (+1.5 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Sora
Kit matchNo Assassin holds a measured win rate over Sora yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Hanzo and Harley.
Best Tank Counters for Sora
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Sora are Khufra (+2.2 pp) and Alice (+1.6 pp).
Heroes Sora Is Strong Against
Sora performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Sora when you see them on the enemy team.
Sora has a strong early game advantage over Estes. Control the tempo before Estes scales.
+3.9
WR delta
Sora has a strong early game advantage over Karina. Control the tempo before Karina scales.
+1.8
WR delta
Sora's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Popol and Kupa before they can retaliate.
+1.7
WR delta
Sora's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Natan before they can retaliate.
+1.7
WR delta
Sora has a strong early game advantage over Rafaela. Control the tempo before Rafaela scales.
+1.7
WR delta
Sora's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Roger before they can retaliate.
+1.6
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Sora
Sora's 10 measured matchups do not separate by match length: no phase leads the others by more than that sample can resolve. There is no single window where Sora drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
No measured separation
No measured separation
No measured separation
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Sora. The bars rank Sora's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Sora in MLBB are Melissa, Phoveus, Khufra. These heroes gain the most win rate against Sora based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Sora performs best against Estes, Karina, Popol and Kupa. In these matchups, Sora has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Sora when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Sora is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Sora is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Sora: Phoveus, Martis. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Sora is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Sora in ranked matches: Phoveus, Alice, Martis. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Sora.
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